Fairy Tales book cover

The Fairy Tales Series in Order

The Fairy Tales series does not need to be read in order, and readers can start with any book, though Beastly is a common entry point. Alex Flinn reimagines classic fairy tales as modern stories where teenagers face realistic conflicts involving curses, transformations, and personal growth.

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Fairy Tales Books in Order

6 books

Complete reading order for the Fairy Tales series.

#
Title
Date
Rating
1
Oct 2007
2
May 2009
3
Feb 2011
4
Feb 2012
5
May 2013
6
Sep 2015

How to Read the Fairy Tales series

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Each book is fully standalone and can be read in any order.

The Fairy Tales series does not need to be read in order. Each book is a fully self-contained story with its own conflict and resolution. There is no overarching storyline or required character progression. Reading out of order does not affect understanding, as every title stands completely alone with its own cast and plot.

About the Fairy Tales series

Series Premise

The Fairy Tales series offers contemporary retellings of well-known fairy tales. Each book transforms a classic story into a modern setting with new twists while keeping core elements like magic, curses, and moral lessons.

Main Characters

The series features different teenage protagonists in each book, such as a cursed beast-like boy in one story or a modern Sleeping Beauty in another.

Setting

The stories take place in contemporary American high schools and towns where fairy tale magic intersects with everyday teenage life.

Tone & Themes

The tone is accessible and engaging with light romance. Central themes include redemption, inner beauty, breaking cycles of behavior, and the power of choice.

Is This Series Worth Reading?

This series appeals to readers who enjoy modern fairy tale retellings, young adult romance with magical elements, and stories that update classic tales for contemporary audiences.

Content Warnings and Heat Level

Includes mild romance and some emotional themes; suitable for teen readers.

The Fairy Tales series provides fresh, standalone takes on beloved stories. Readers can start with any book and enjoy a complete, self-contained retelling.

FAQ

How many books are in the Fairy Tales series?

6 books

When will the next book in the series be released?

No new book is currently scheduled. The latest book, Mirrored, was published in September 2015.

When was the most recent book released?

Mirrored was published in September 2015.

What was the first book in the series?

The first book in the series is Beastly, published in October 2007.

What genre is the Fairy Tales series?

The series primarily falls into the Fantasy Romance genre.

Do you need to read the Fairy Tales series in order?

No, the books can be read in any order. Each book is completely independent.

What is the Fairy Tales series about?

The Fairy Tales series offers contemporary retellings of well-known fairy tales. Each book transforms a classic story into a modern setting with new twists while keeping core elements like magic, curses, and moral lessons.

Is the Fairy Tales series finished?

The series does not currently have a new book scheduled.